Holts Summit Police Department touts success of new domestic violence investigator
The Holts Summit Police Department is touting its early success arrested domestic abusers after the creation of a position dedicated to those crimes.
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Government offices closed for July 4; trash services, public transit affected for some cities
Edit: JEFFTRAN’s additional pause in service was added to this story. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State, city and county offices will be closed Thursday in observance of the holiday and additional closures will occur on Friday for some offices. Gov. Mike Parson issued an executive order on Monday to close state offices for Friday, July 5.
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Road closures required in Downtown Jefferson City for Salute to America festival
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple road closures will be required in Downtown Jefferson City for the annual Salute To America festival on July 4, a press release from the Jefferson City Police Department says. Road closures in Downtown Jefferson City will begin 6 a.m. Thursday and are expected to reopen by 2 a.m. Friday, the
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Otscon Inc. Columbia facility to close Oct. 31; 160 people expected to lose their job
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Otscon Inc. plant on North Rangeline Road in Columbia is expected to close on Oct. 31, according to a WARN notice filed by the company. The brake manufacturer announced in April that it was planning to close the Columbia facility after 36 years, but did not announce the specific date of
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Applications open for Boone County senior property tax exemption
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Applications are open for Boone County’s property tax exemption for seniors. Applications are available on Boone County’s website. Applications can also be picked up in person at the Boone County Collector of Revenue’s Office on the first floor of the Boone County Government Center. A state law allowing a property tax freeze for seniors
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Portion of Business Loop 70 in Columbia to close next week for railroad track removal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of Business Loop 70 in Columbia will close for two days next week as crews remove out-of-use railroad tracks near the power plant, according to a Monday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The City of Columbia is partnering with MoDOT on the project, the release says. Traffic
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Experts say heed the warnings about fireworks-related injuries as Independence Day approaches
Fireworks can be a way to celebrate the Fourth of July but they can also cause a painful holiday if not used properly.
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Jefferson City teen suffers life-threatening injuries in weekend shooting
A 19-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries early Sunday in an east Jefferson City shooting.
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Juveniles suspected in Mexico vehicle theft
Police in Mexico, Missouri, say they detained two juveniles for vehicle theft and a string of vehicle break-ins over the weekend.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Biden stay in or drop out?
President Joe Biden’s performance in the campaign’s first presidential debate last week has even some Democratic insiders wondering whether the incumbent president should drop out of the race.
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Two in custody after pursuit in Callaway County Sunday afternoon
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were taken into custody Sunday evening after a pursuit in Callaway County, according to a facebook post from the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office originally believed three people were in the vehicle at the time of the chase but later learned there were only two. Sgt. Kyle
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Local fire official stresses importance of safely grilling ahead of the holiday weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fourth of July is expected to bring a fun and firework filled weekend to Mid Missouri. The holiday is also notorious for gatherings and grilling. The Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association reports the Fourth of July is the most popular grilling day of the year. According to the National Fire Protection Association,
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B.R.A.K.E.S continues stand against unsafe driving in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday, the teen driving school B.R.A.K.E.S. traveled to Jefferson City to host training sessions for teenagers in Cole County. B.R.A.K.E.S, which stands for be responsible and keep everyone safe is a nonprofit whose mission is to prevent injuries and save lives. The company works to train and educate teenage drivers
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Chamois woman seriously injured in single-vehicle crash in Osage County
OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Chamois, Mo. woman was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash in Osage County Saturday evening. According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Nicole Musgrave, 36, of Chamois, Mo. was driving East on Route C 1/8 mile East of Cr 431 at 6:15 p.m. The crash occurred
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Home considered ‘total loss’ after fire in Osage Beach Saturday morning
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) A home in Osage Beach is considered a total loss after a fire Saturday morning, according to the Osage Beach Fire Protection District. The department posted on social media Saturday afternoon that crews were dispatched to a fire in the area of Balboa Court at 6:46 a.m. According to the post,
Continue Reading Man on motorcycle seriously injured in Cole County crash
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man riding a motorcycle was seriously injured Friday in a crash on Missouri Route 179 north of High Point Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. According to the report, Robert Edmonds, 48, of Jefferson City drove a 2008 Harley Davidson Road King around 11 p.m. Friday
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5 corrections officers charged in Jefferson City inmate’s death
Five former corrections officers at Jefferson City Correctional Center were charged Friday with crimes including murder in the December death of an inmate.
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Veterans, classmates from Mexico High School receive Quilts of Valor
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Veterans and lifelong friends in Mexico, Missouri, received Quilts of Valor on Friday in honor of their service to America. “If I’m going to get a Quilt of Valor, there’s not a better group of guys I’d rather get it with,” said Les Gibson, who is a veteran of the Vietnam War.
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Safety is top priority at Holts Summit Fireworks Festival
HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) Holts Summit hosted its annual Fireworks Festival in Greenway Park on Friday night. The family event includes live music performances, food vendors, a petting zoo and a stand out firework show. With people of all ages attending the festival, safety is of the upmost importance. Holts Summit in partnership with their
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Murder charge filed on man accused of shooting brother 17 times in Audrain County
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, man who was accused of shooting and killing his brother in May has been charged. Stephen Welch, 30, was charged on Friday with second-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. A warrant was issued for his arrest and no bond was set. He was not
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